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Newcastle fans react as Hatem Ben Arfa scores sensational goal

Ben Arfa joined Rennes in the summer after failing to make an impact at PSG.

Hatem Ben Arfa has rejuvenated his career at French side Stade Rennais after a disappointing spell at Paris Saint-Germain and continued his excellent form with a superb goal against Lyon - and Newcastle fans reacted on Twitter.

Ben Arfa, 31, moved to French champions PSG in the summer of 2016 but after just four goals throughout his first season, he was frozen out by current Arsenal manager Unai Emery. Indeed, he failed to make a single appearance in 2017-18.

Last summer, he was released by PSG with the likes of Neymar, Angel Di Maria, Kylian Mbappe and Julian Draxler ahead of him in the pecking order. He was signed by Rennes on a free transfer.

He has impressed since joining the Ligue 1 side, scoring four goals in 13 outings including a sensational effort against one of his former clubs Lyon on Wednesday night in a 2-0 away win.

In that time, he clocked up 86 appearances in all competitions for The Toon, scoring 16 goals and creating 14 more. Some Newcastle fans want him back on Tyneside after watching his goal for Rennes earlier in the week.

Ben Arfa at it again for Rennes last night. Still remains 100% the most talented player I’ve ever seen at #NUFC, and will do for some time. pic.twitter.com/dtEJFTuab5

Will Butcher

Sports journalist who graduated in 2016 from Staffordshire University, and has since worked for Football Insider. Obsessed with anything football related. Still dreaming of a Premier League return for Leeds United.